As a Local Planning Authority we're responsible for producing documents which guide future growth in York and detail how and when this is going to happen.
Adopted Local Plan
City of York Council adopted the City of York Local Plan at an extraordinary Full Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025. The adopted Local Plan forms part of the city’s statutory development plan, sets out the vision and strategy for York until 2033 and provides the basis for decisions on planning applications. It also formally establishes the detailed Green Belt boundary.
Supplementary Planning Documents
Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) provide more detailed advice or guidance on the policies in the new Local Plan. They should be read in conjunction with the Local Plan policies and will be used to determine planning applications.
Neighbourhood Plans
Read more about Neighbourhood Plans in York.
Statement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) was adopted in December 2007. It sets out how we'll involve you in the preparation of all Development Plan documents, including the Local Plan and in making decisions on planning applications. A draft SCL update was taken to Executive in March 2024, which will be subject to citywide consultation shortly.
See the have your say section to be kept informed.
Community Infrastructure Levy
The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a tool for local authorities in England and Wales to help deliver infrastructure to support the development of the area.
As the CIL charging authority we are required to consult with residents, local communities, business and stakeholders on the proposed levy rates. At Executive Committee on 26 January 2023, a decision was made to consult on a CIL draft Charging Schedule.
For further information see our dedicated CIL webpage.
Evidence Base and Monitoring
We have a duty to monitor progress of our planning policies to check whether policies and plans are effective and achieving their aims, as well as to understand wider social, environmental and economic issues affecting the key drivers of spatial change.
For further information see our dedicated webpages for:
Have your say on planning matters in York
If you'd like to be informed of future planning policy consultations, you can register on our Consultation Database.
To register, contact us on email: localplan@york.gov.uk, and include 'Consultation Database' in your email subject.
The Strategic Planning Policy Privacy Notice tells you how we use your information.